Job purpose

Provides engineering support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities in Heavy Oil process (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP), under TL Process Engineering Heavy Oils (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP) scope s, acting as team player for assigned units; through:

(1) Identifies opportunities of optimization, as well as investigates and supports optimization proposals from others executing & leading the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational activities.

(2) Execute actions to ensure that Management process optimization Services meets Management strategy and performance goals; in order to ensure projects and service targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards

The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Scope:

Unit

Purpose

Key Features

Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)

• Distils crude oil into various fractions based on boiling points.

• Atmospheric Distillation, Preheating, Fractionating Column.

Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU)

• Processes heavier fractions from the CDU under vacuum to lower boiling points.

• Vacuum Pressure, Heavy Oil Processing, Complex Equipment.

Delayed Coker Unit (DCU)

• Converts heavy residues into lighter products and petroleum coke.

• Cooking Process, High Temperature, Coke Drums.

Kerosene Treating Unit (KTU)

• Treats kerosene to remove impurities and improve product quality.

• Desulfurization, Hydrotreating, Product Quality.

Light Naphtha Isomerization Unit (LTU)

• Converts light naphtha into high-octane gasoline components.

• Isomerization, Catalysts, Product Quality.

Sour Gas Processing Unit (SGP)

• Processes sour gas to remove sulfur compounds and recover valuable gases.

• Amine Treatment, Sulfur Recovery, Gas Purification

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Optimization

• Provides robust support while analyses plant s data using PI and LIMS and provides remedial solutions for deviations.
• Identifies optimization opportunities.
• Identifies debottlenecking opportunities and improves unit efficiency.
• Provides technical recommendation in resolving complex process issues.

Design and Process Optimization

• Coordinates and reviews complex design work.
• Develops Heat and Material Balances, designs minor modifications.
• Prepares preliminary documents for tender submissions.
• Leads engineering reviews for plant modifications and improvement projects.
• Develops and validates process simulation and optimization studies.
• Provides technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.

Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Monitors equipment like reactors, drums, compressors.
• Performs RCA and proposes corrective actions.

Safety and Compliance

• Develops technical procedures.
• Leads HAZOP, PSSR, and process safety reviews.
• Provides technical leadership for MOC and risk assessment activities.
• Promotes process safety best practices across the organization.

Process Engineering Support

• Provides support for the development of Key Documents.
• Provides technical assistance to other sections.
• Develops advanced simulation models and digital performance tools.
• Mentors and develops junior engineers.

Reviews and Approvals

• Provides technical approval of key process engineering deliverables.
• Performs independent technical reviews of engineering studies and proposals.
• Represents Process Engineering in technical committees and strategic initiatives.

Key interactions

Internal: Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work.

External: Consultants, contractors, vendors

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.